The WZ 12-8W-A6P1 well was drilled using the jack-up HYSY931 to evaluate the structural configuration, reservoir quality and oil column thickness in the south-eastern part of the WZ 12-10-2 oil accumulation.

Joint venture partner Horizon Oil revealed the well hit good quality T42 sand close to the oil water contact and a horizontal sidetrack was directed updip towards the original discovery location which intersected 512 metres of of oil bearing T42 sand.

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